A key offshore wind partnership seen as the voice of the industry across the Humber has reached a major milestone with the addition of global leader Ørsted.

The Team Humber Marine Alliance, a not-for-profit business which represents the interests of the marine and offshore wind sectors, has now reached 250 members.

Ørsted, the renewables giant which has become the latest member of the Alliance, operates three offshore wind farms from its base in Grimsby and is currently constructing Hornsea One and Hornsea Two off the East Yorkshire coast.

The business has joined the likes of Siemens Gamesa, ABP and Boston Energy in the organisation.

Mark O'Reilly, CEO of Team Humber, said Ørsted had joined the organisation at a time when there was “intense interest” in the Humber region from other areas of the world that were embarking on an offshore wind journey.

He said: "They are seeking advice on how to ensure a robust supply chain and how we work together for the prosperity of our region.

"The breadth of our membership has been key to this success and having such a high-profile business helping us mark our 250 milestone both adds to our credibility and provides great networking opportunities for our established membership."

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East Yorkshire has recently played host to trade visits from delegates in China and the US, as the world continues to turn to the Humber for expertise in the offshore sector.

Hornsea One will be the largest offshore wind farm in the world when operational in 2020, with Hornsea Two taking over this title in 2022.

Hornsea One alone will be capable of supplying renewable electricity to well over one million homes.

The Team Humber Marine Alliance is known as the voice of the region's offshore sector

Emma Toulson, Ørsted's lead stakeholder advisor, said Team Humber Marine Alliance played a vital role in connecting and mobilising the offshore wind supply chain, as well as putting the region at the centre of offshore wind on a worldwide stage.

"Joining Team Humber will help us access local expertise and contribute to the region's ambitions," she said.

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